Fuchsia paniculata is a plant of the genus Fuchsia native to Central America. It belongs to the section Schufia and is most closely related to Fuchsia arborescens.[1]
Fuchsia paniculata is a tall shrub or small tree, typically reaching NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet) in height. It usually has smooth, erect branches.
The fruit is nearly round, 4-9 mm long and 4-7 mm thick, with a bluish-purple color and a whitish, waxy coating. The seeds are 1-1.4 mm long and 0.5-0.8 mm thick.[2]
There are two recognized subspecies:[3]
| Image | Name | Description | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchsia paniculata subsp. mixensis | Mexico (Oaxaca) | ||
| Fuchsia paniculata subsp. paniculata | Plant 3-8 meters tall, leaves 5-15.5 x 2-5.5 cm | Found in Mexico (Puebla, Veracruz, and Oaxaca), Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras | |